I have noticed that there are no songs out there that are about skiing. Such a shame. But maybe you guys know some songs about the sport we love? Well if not what is your favorite pre-skiing music to listen to. I know that some music just really makes me want to go rip it up. And what is your favorite post-skiing music. I usually like really chill stuff to relax to after a hard day on the slopes. Any particular bands or songs that invoke the urge to ski?

I think there is a song in Snowriders by Warren Miller that is all about Alpental. Another song by Shawn Colvin is called "Shotgun Down The Avalanche." I can't think of any other ones at the moment. What I usually listen to when I go skiing depends on what I am doing. When racing, bring out the White(Rob) Zombie, Nine Inch Nails, etc. If I'm just out with friends it can be anything with a good tempo.

The one skiing related song that I can think of is "Mountains Win Again" by Blues Traveller. I don't listen to music while skiing, but some great music that I listen to pre/post skiing is:
DMB
Phish
Bob Marley
Sublime
Jack Johnson
Ben Harper
John Mayer
I believe there was a big thread about this a few years back.

accually, there is a song called "Snowman" by XTC. its really about a man+womans relationship, but you asked; its pretty good.

i still prefer KSMT in summit county and a tape filled with creed, matchbox 20, pod, foo fighters, pearl jam and soulhat everywhere else while i'm skiing.
usually, i lose out to the bar or restaurant on the music choice skiing, but while i'm skiing; it's me, my music and as much snow as the big guy upstairs wants to rain down on me.

I had a guy work for me on a ski school who was an Olympian('56) with his brother. They released an album (late 50'- early 60's) called "The Gentlemen Skiers". Lot's of funny songs that most would consider hokey by todays music. But if you get a chance, it's good for a laugh!

Paul Wegeman was inducted into the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame a few years ago,as were his brothers and father. He is living in Colo Spgs.

As for music preferences- just about anything will do- it's a mood thing.

Well,
I have in the past listed my favourite songs that I sing while skiing, but as for songs about skiing, here's some thoughts:
Tweeker - Darren Flight (OK, it's about a snowboarder)
Snow Blind Friend - Steppenwolf
Climb Every Mountain - Julie Andrews

Well,
I have in the past listed my favourite songs that I sing while skiing, but as for songs about skiing, here's some thoughts:
Tweeker - Darren Flight (OK, it's about a snowboarder)
Snow Blind Friend - Steppenwolf
Climb Every Mountain - Julie Andrews

If you like jazz there are a few CDs by the Rippingtons That Russ Freeman Coposed with all the emotions that come with this great sport. For example, Curves Ahead with songs like Snow Bound, or Aspen. Also Black Dimond with cuts like Big Sky, Deep Powder and North peak. Give them a listen. I think you might like them.

Originally posted by CAPBOY:Alpental...exactly the song I thought of when I saw the first post here. Maybe the only song that talks explicitly about skiing, however, not the only one that captures the essence.

Although it's about taking the school ski bus to Alpental, the song title is "Lift", by the band Brad, off of their Interiors album.

Ah...yes! Ski music. I often have my ear buds in when cruising. Sometimes certain songs have a way of inspiring me or psyching me up for a full adrenaline pumping line. Some songs played at a special moment on the mountain continue to bring me back to that place in time when heard at a later date. I remember handing a cued up tape to the tram driver at Jackson Hole with the simple instructions of "Play this, LOUD!!" The riders were then treated to the pumping beat of Def Leppards "Let's Get Rocked". It was totally cool! It was a killer day with freshies falling while we rode up in anticipation. You could just sense the excitement. Everyone left that tram completely energized. Other favorites include: Queen:"Ride the Wild Wind". AC/DC:"Razors Edge". Tom Petty:"Free Falling". Eddie Money:"Two Tickets to Paradise". Wagner:"Flight of the Valkries". David Lee Roths:"Skyscraper","Perfect Timing" and "Livin' in Paradise". While listening to "Livin' in Paradise", It's easy to dub in the word "Skiing" for "Livin'". So the revised sing along lyrics go: "This must be just like skiing in paradise,...and I don't wanna go home". Oh yeah, just about anything by Billy Idol! I know I'm Old School but that's where my heads at. sundog :

Speaking of the yellow bus taking Brad up to Alpental, when I was a school bus driver I drove a charter up to Ski Acres. Since they wouldn't let me ski (hated that) I brought my mandolin and sat in the bus playing all day and made up a tune called Yellow Bus.

Yea, there was a discussion about this a long time ago. I listen to music when making turns a lot, MP3 players are wonderful.Well, I do have about 500+ CD's. I really need to get one of those MP3 jukeboxes!

They're not together anymore. Heard they were popular in Aspen and Summit CO for a while, and I never got the chance to see them... Anybody got that album? Might have to order it for EpicSki sing-alongs... [img]graemlins/evilgrin.gif[/img]

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Such a lust for life, the circus comes to town
We are the hungry ones, on a lightning raid
Just like a river runs, like a fire needs flame
I burn for you
I gotta feel it in my blood
Oh whoa
I need your touch don't need your love
Oh whoa
And I want
And I need
And I lust
Animal
And I want
And I need
And I lust
Animal
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